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An accessible, concise reference source on Polynesia's complex mythology, product of a culture little known outside its home.

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Focusing on a highly controversial and fiercely debated subject, this survey tracks the social and economic consequences of the production, trafficking, and consumption of cocaine, heroin, and cannabis.

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The book is divided into three parts: (1) the nature and scope of social services for Asian and Pacific Islanders (2) Asian and Pacific Islander populations and (3) special issues and problems.

The first section establishes a foundation for culturally sensitive practice through an overview of all Asian and Pacific Islander groups.

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Johnson addresses ethical issues in aging in a variety of contextsthe social cultural environment, physical health care, mental health care, social health care, legal care, and spiritual care.

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In order to facilitate transnational comparisons, each contributor has adhered to a common outline which includes historical setting, legal policies, types and quality of data, major international migrations, demographic effects of international migration, social and economic effects of international migration, and public policy issues.

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This handbook surveys the history, organisation, role, major issues and future outlook for different segments of the mass media industry and for its various audiences in the United States.

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Statistics show that women live longer than men, and that they constitute a substantial majority of the North American population over age 50. But lack of empirical data on aging women has helped to perpetuate numerous myths and stereotypes. This reference provides a comprehensive overview of curren

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The first section provides a historical and theoretical perspective on women and aging and covers topics such as sexism and ageism, representations of older women in the arts, and the attitudes of society toward aging women.

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Previously published in 2013 in a New American Library hardcover edition.

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A radical reinterpretation of womens freedom and an indispensable intervention into scholarship on abortion and reproductive rights.

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A radical reinterpretation of womens freedom and an indispensable intervention into scholarship on abortion and reproductive rights.

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Is a survey of the changing pattern of violent behaviour, public and private, in England over two hundred and fifty years. It gives an account of the different types of violence: gang; criminal; sexual; ethnic; official; political and police, perpetrated since 1750.

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This sociological analysis of how we "play the morality game" sheds light on the informal rules governing our moral decisions.

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A comprehensive study of Harrison Fords stardom in relation to changing ideals of masculinity in Hollywood.

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Harry Potter and the Myth of Millennials takes an interdisciplinary view of Harry Potter, as a series and a phenomenon, to uncover how the lessons learned from Harrys adventures became a moral compass and a guiding light for millennial readers in an era fraught with turbulence and disharmony.

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ed by a host of "unknown others" in the militia movements of rural America.

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Two leading experts on hate crime reassess the threat of violence based on difference--whether in sexual orientation, race, gender, ethnicity, or citizenship-- to help us better understand and ultimately prevent such acts from occurring in the future

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Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook offers answers to essential questions about hate groups in a way that is accessible to students and general readers interested in this important topic.

Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook covers the topic of hate groups from the earliest pages of human history to the present day.

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This book offers answers to essential questions about hate groups in a way that is accessible to students and general readers interested in this important topic.

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Investigates the psychological factors that led to the election of Donald Trump and the accompanying escalation of hate violence and intolerance in the United States.